Posted by Ian E-N on March 26, 2002 at 14:23:59 from 148.88.0.13:
In Reply to: N-word was Re: Colonialism in S&As posted by Adam Quinan on March 25, 2002 at 17:56:00:
Websters :-
it now ranks as perhaps the most offensive and
inflammatory racial slur in English. Its use by and among blacks is not
always intended or taken as offensive, but, except in sense 3, it is
otherwise a word expressive of racial hatred and bigotry.
Lancaster University Computer Service Rules (see TarBoard Guide):-
8.All use of the facilities shall be lawful, honest and decent,
and shall have regard to the rights and sensitivities of other people.
Its use will not be permitted on this board.
One's freedom to swing one's fist ends in the region of others' faces.